Dermatology

How Acupuncture Helps Skin Conditions

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Your skin is often a reflection of what’s happening inside your body — stress, inflammation, hormone shifts, and immune activity can all show up on the surface.

Acupuncture takes a whole-body approach to skin health by helping regulate the systems that influence the skin’s repair, protection, and immune response.

 

Here’s how acupuncture can support dermatological health:

 

1. Immune Regulation

   Acupuncture helps calm an overactive immune response that contributes to inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, hives, and dermatitis. It can also help reduce allergic skin reactions and improve how the immune system responds to stress and triggers.

2. Improved Circulation

   By increasing blood flow to the skin and connective tissue, acupuncture enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery while supporting natural detoxification. This helps tissues heal more efficiently and gives the skin a healthier tone and texture.

3. Stress and Inflammation Reduction

   Stress is a known trigger for acne, eczema, and hives. Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) system, helping lower inflammation, ease flare-ups, and promote relaxation for clearer, calmer skin.

4. Hormonal Support

   Many chronic skin issues are linked to hormonal imbalances. Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s stress-hormone axis (the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system), which can reduce acne, hair loss, or premenstrual flare-ups.

5. Collagen and Skin Repair

   Acupuncture has been shown to stimulate local collagen production and microcirculation. This supports the skin’s elasticity and resilience — improving tone, minimizing fine lines, and helping with scar repair and recovery after inflammation.

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Conditions Acupuncture Can Help

 

• Eczema and Dermatitis – Reduces inflammation and itching by calming immune overactivity

• Psoriasis – Helps reduce flare frequency and supports immune modulation

• Acne and Rosacea – Regulates oil production, clears heat and inflammation, and improves circulation

• Alopecia Areata – Encourages follicle activity by improving blood flow to the scalp

• Hives and Rashes – Calms histamine response and reduces itch and redness

• Shingles – Eases nerve pain and supports healing after viral inflammation

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Integrative Care

 

At True Acupuncture & Wellness, skin treatments often combine acupuncture with herbal medicine and gut support protocols to address inflammation and detox pathways from the inside out.

This integrative approach helps manage flare-ups and supports longer-term improvement by treating both the skin and the systems that influence it.